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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,897.81, 5,846.76 and 1,124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,897.81, 5,846.76 and 1,124.54 is: 1,686.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,897.81 : 5,846.76 = 1,124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,897.81/5,846.76 = 1,124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,897.81x = 5,846.76 × 1,124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,897.81x = 6,574,886.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,574,886.26/3,897.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.82

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